LINCOLN MKC BRINGS $129 MILLION INVESTMENT, 300 NEW JOBS TO LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT
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Lincoln MKC, a blend of performance, quality and technology The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC is performance-minded, luxuriously crafted and technologically savvy to meet the expectations of luxury buyers who want a more personal car-owning experience. The first small vehicle ever from Lincoln, MKC is the brand's initial entry in the small premium utility segment. Small premium utility vehicles make up the fastest-growing luxury segment, with more than 600 percent growth since 2008 and nearly 300 percent growth projected between now and 2018. With a powerful, efficient all-EcoBoost® engine lineup, complemented by an array of premium amenities and technologies that prioritize comfort and convenience, Lincoln MKC targets the growing audience of luxury consumers. Ford's commitment In 2010, Ford invested $600 million in Louisville Assembly Plant to transform it into a modern, flexible facility with tooling and facility upgrades in its final assembly area and body shop. This transformation allows for the production of multiple vehicle models at the same time, without requiring downtime for tooling changeover – making Louisville Assembly Plant one of the company's most flexible plants in the world. Because Louisville can build various vehicles at the same time, Ford Motor Company can more quickly meet demand should changing economic conditions or other events result in shifting customer preferences. 'The UAW and Ford remain steadfast in our commitment to Louisville with the addition of Lincoln MKC to Louisville Assembly Plant's production line,' said Jimmy Settles, UAW vice president, National Ford Department. 'The 300 new jobs add to the plant's 4,600 UAW team members – a fantastic feat enabled through the collective bargaining between the UAW and Ford to support U.S. manufacturing.' With the addition of the 300 employees, Ford is more than 75 percent of the way toward its goal of creating 12,000 hourly jobs in the United States by 2015. The new $129 million investment is also helping to support more than 110 suppliers across the United States including 17 in the commonwealth of Kentucky. Lincoln MKC went on sale in May; through July, 2,895 vehicles have been sold.
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